Durbar Collection for Osborne & Little

Today marks the launch of Matthew’s fourth collection of wallpapers and fabrics, Durbar. Created in collaboration with Osborne & Little it conjures up images of India with a vibrant, contemporary twist.

“I wanted to pay subtle homage to India while keeping each design usable and workable in any space.”

Matthew Williamson

A palette of cerise, teal, turquoise and jade is combined with calm neutrals and metallics. For the first time, the wallpaper collection is available to shop from our online boutique. Here, Matthew talks us through key prints and their origins.

“India has been a constant source of inspiration to me and so it seemed fitting to base a collection around one of my creative passions as we celebrate 20 years of our label.”

Matthew Williamson

Zanskar

“A toile is such a classic design with a recognisable scenic repeat… I wanted my version to have a modern and contemporary twist. The pattern was drawn and then painted by hand. It is made up of whimsical scenes which up close show a light-hearted take on Indian life but from afar, have the same effect as a classic toile de jouy.”

Zanskar print in the studio

Zanskar wallpaper print

Zanskar wallpaper print

AZARI

“I never tire of the peacock’s majestic, symmetrical beauty. I wanted to capture its essence but in a fresh new way so set about a graphic repeat pattern using solid blocks of colour and treating the design as if it were a fine, intricately-woven lace.”

Azari print moodboard

Azari wallpaper print

Azari print wallpaper and fabric

ARAVALI

“This design makes me smile. It’s playful, optimistic and I love it’s naive almost woodblock print-like qualities. In bold colours I’d use for a children’s room or in the chic metallic palette it feels very grown up and sophisticated.”

Aravali print moodboard

Aravali wallpaper print

Aravali print wallpaper cushions

MUGHAL GARDEN

“This pattern is bold, bright and beautiful. These were my three buzz words when working on the print. I love the network of flora, fauna and aged temples hidden within. It gives the paper an aged, almost vintage quality.”

Mughal Garden moodboard

Mughal Garden wallpaper print

Mughal Garden wallpaper print

MENAGERIE

“For me, this print sums up the ‘Durbar’ collection. It is a classical print repeat for walls but its motifs give it a fresh spin. It’s a network of hearts, butterflies, insects and flowers snaking and interlinking across the design, originally seen in our Spring 2016 collection. I would happily use this design in any room from bathroom to bedroom to give some character and playful personality.”

Mother Amazon Asymmetric Dress, Spring 2016

Menagerie wallpaper print

Menagerie print fabric

Shop the full set of wallpapers online here. Please note, we only deliver wallpapers within the UK. For fabric and wallpaper orders abroad, please visit the Osborne & Little website for a list of stockists.